Trent Roset performs at the Mahoney and Friends concert on Dec. 13, 2019 at the Esplanade Theatre.--News File Photo
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Mahoney and Friends, though not technically a Christmas concert, has become an annual staple on the Medicine Hat entertainment scene in December.
The event turns 10 next weekend when the local act and all-star guest lineup of local talent takes the stage at the Esplanade.
The band itself is also celebrating a silver anniversary – 25 years since the formation of the duo, promising an eclectic mix of reimagined hits for local audiences.
The show is set for Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Limited tickets are still available at the city’s box office and Tixx.ca.
Upcoming events
– Heritage Christmas Market at Medalta concluding Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., food, live music, vendors, crafts;
– Something for Everyone Market at the MHES Cypress Centre on Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), 106 vendors;
– Police Point Market, Saturday (10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), natural and “up-cycled” offerings;
– Olde Tyme Christmas, sponsored by ConnectFirst Credit Union at the Medicine Hat Stampede grounds, Thursday, Dec. 5 at Co-op Pioneer Village, photos with Santa, market, free hot dogs and cocoa from 5-8 p.m.;
– Strathcona Market, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Strathcona Centre, local vendors, baked goods, cash only;
– Sing a Song of Christmas, Medicine Hat Concert Band and guest choir, Sat. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Esplanade Theatre.
– CPKC Holiday Train, N. Railway Street, Dec. 8, 3 p.m., live music, Root Cellar fundraiser.
– Worldwide candle lighting to support parents who have lost children, Dec. 8, 6:45 p.m., Salvation Army Community Church
– Reading of Charles Dickens season tale “A Christmas Carol” featuring Christmas music, Dec. 8, 2 p.m., St. John Presbyterian Church
– Christmas Carols with the Medicine Hat Concert Band and guest choir Medicine Hat sings, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre
– Christmas Jazz Turkey Buffet Dinner, Dec. 6, 5 p.m, Liquid Listen Lounge
– Elkwater Community Hall Christmas Potluck Supper with a visit from Santa, Dec. 14, 5 p.m.
– Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund ‘Santa’s Lobby Party,” Dec. 8, 1 p.m., Medicine Hat Lodge.
